Dissociation into α- and βγ-subunits

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Formula:6771935

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MaRDI QIDQ6771935

dissociation of G-protein into α- and βγ-subunits


This receptor–ligand complex activates a trimeric G-protein complex which leads to exchange of GDP by GTP and subsequent dissociation into α- and βγ-subunits.


Defining Formula: f2=k2xRLxαGDPβγ
k2 symbol represents Reaction Constant for Dissociation into α- and βγ-subunits
xRL symbol represents Number of Receptor-Ligand Complex Molecules
xαGDPβγ symbol represents Number of G-protein Molecules
f2 symbol represents Propensity of Dissociation into α- and βγ-subunits